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Tasks & work activities — audio production technician

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 27-4011.00 (Audio and Video Technicians) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 3435; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
• [Core] Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
• [Supplemental] Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms.
• [Supplemental] Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities.
• [Core] Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
• [Supplemental] Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.
• [Supplemental] Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
• [Core] Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
• [Core] Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
• [Core] Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
• [Supplemental] Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
• [Supplemental] Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
• [Core] Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
• [Supplemental] Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
• [Supplemental] Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
• [Core] Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
• [Supplemental] Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
• [Supplemental] Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.
• [Supplemental] Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
• [Core] Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
• [Supplemental] Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
• [Supplemental] Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
• [Supplemental] Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
• [Supplemental] Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
• [Core] Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
• [Core] Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
• [Supplemental] Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
• [Supplemental] Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
• [Supplemental] Perform narration of productions or present announcements.

Detailed work activities

• Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.
• Communicate organizational policies and procedures.
• Compile technical information or documentation.
• Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.
• Convert data among multiple digital or analog formats.
• Coordinate activities of production personnel.
• Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
• Determine technical requirements of productions or projects.
• Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
• Edit audio or video recordings.
• Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
• Maintain logs of production activities.
• Maintain recording or broadcasting equipment.
• Maintain records, documents, or other files.
• Mix sound inputs.
• Monitor broadcasting operations to ensure proper functioning.
• Notify others of equipment problems.
• Operate audio recording equipment.
• Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.
• Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video.
• Provide technical information or assistance to public.
• Set up still or video cameras or related equipment.
• Study details of musical compositions.
• Train others on work processes.
• Write informational material.
• Write material for artistic or entertainment purposes.